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The sum of a number and its square is 42. Find the number.

Solution

The sum of a number and its square is 42. Find the number.

Solution

The number : 6 or - 7

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

x + x^{2} = 42

Solve for

x, x + x^{2} = 42 : x = 6, x = - 7

The number : 6 or - 7

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